Senior Technologist - Anaerobic Digestion

Kanadevia Inova; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global innovation leader in waste infrastructure is seeking a process engineer to optimize wet anaerobic digestion systems and oversee technology execution in renewable gas plants. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the biogas industry, a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a team-oriented atmosphere and excellent employment conditions in Milan, Italy.

Servizi

Personal development opportunities

Team-oriented working atmosphere

Modern infrastructure

Attractive working place

Competenze

• 5+ years of direct experience with wet anaerobic digestion systems and renewable gas production.
• Proven record in designing, commissioning, and/or optimizing biogas plants.
• Extensive knowledge of microbial metabolism, digestion thermodynamics, and gas yield optimization.

Mansioni

• Propose technical development and optimization of wet anaerobic digestion processes.
• Conduct process simulations and biochemical assessments for feedstock blends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process anomalies and mechanical failures.

Conoscenze

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team-working

Good knowledge of English

Formazione

Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Strumenti

SCADA

PLCs

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

• Propose technical development, optimization, and standardization of wet anaerobic digestion processes in renewable gas plants.
• Conduct process simulations, mass and energy balances, and biochemical assessments for feedstock blends, digestion kinetics, and gas yields – specifically, chicken litter feedstock.
• Serve as the technology expert on wet AD – both on project execution and tendering – advising multidisciplinary teams in engineering, construction, and operations.
• Evaluate and select pre-treatment technologies, digesters, post-digestion systems, and gas upgrading units to enhance plant performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process anomalies, mechanical failures, or feedstock issues in operational facilities.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance by providing detailed process descriptions and environmental impact data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience with wet anaerobic digestion systems and renewable gas production.
• Proven record in designing, commissioning, and/or optimizing biogas plants.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Extensive knowledge of microbial metabolism, digestion thermodynamics, and gas yield optimization.
• Experienced with instrumentation and control systems utilized in anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, including SCADA and PLCs.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership and team-working skills.

Additional Information

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.